How Much Does a 1,000-watt bread maker Cost to Run in Rhode Island?
A 1,000-watt bread maker uses 1 kWh per hour and costs $0.29 per hour at $0.29/kWh in Rhode Island. Used 3 hours a day, that is $0.87 per day, $26.10 per month and $317.55 per year.
Calculate your own cost
- Per hour
- $0.291 kWh
- Per day
- $0.873 kWh
- Per week
- $6.0921 kWh
- Per month (30 days)
- $26.1090 kWh
- Per year
- $317.551,095 kWh
Formula: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × rate. Edit any box and every number updates instantly.
People also ask
How much does a 1,000-watt bread maker cost per hour?
At $0.29/kWh, it costs $0.29 per hour. The maths: 1,000 W ÷ 1,000 = 1 kWh per hour, × $0.29 = $0.29.
How much does it cost per month?
Used 3 hours a day for 30 days, it costs about $26.10 per month and uses 90 kWh. Change the hours in the calculator above to match how you use it.
How many kWh does it use?
3 kWh per day, 90 kWh per month and 1,095 kWh per year at 3 hours a day. A kWh is one kilowatt (1,000 W) used for one hour. It is the unit on your electricity bill.
How can I lower the cost?
Use the correct loaf size and avoid leaving the keep-warm mode on. Check your bill for the exact rate and enter it above.
Does my electricity rate change the answer?
Yes, a lot. At 10¢ per kWh the monthly cost is $9.00 and at 30¢ it is $27.00. Find your rate on your bill (total cost ÷ kWh used) and type it into the calculator.
Cost by hours of use in Rhode Island
| Used per day | Energy per day | Cost per day | Cost per month | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 hour | 1 kWh | $0.29 | $8.70 | $105.85 |
| 2 hours | 2 kWh | $0.58 | $17.40 | $211.70 |
| 3 hours | 3 kWh | $0.87 | $26.10 | $317.55 |
| 4 hours | 4 kWh | $1.16 | $34.80 | $423.40 |
| 5 hours | 5 kWh | $1.45 | $43.50 | $529.25 |
| 6 hours | 6 kWh | $1.74 | $52.20 | $635.10 |
| 7 hours | 7 kWh | $2.03 | $60.90 | $740.95 |
| 8 hours | 8 kWh | $2.32 | $69.60 | $846.80 |
| 9 hours | 9 kWh | $2.61 | $78.30 | $952.65 |
| 10 hours | 10 kWh | $2.90 | $87.00 | $1,058.50 |
| 11 hours | 11 kWh | $3.19 | $95.70 | $1,164.35 |
| 12 hours | 12 kWh | $3.48 | $104.40 | $1,270.20 |
| 13 hours | 13 kWh | $3.77 | $113.10 | $1,376.05 |
| 14 hours | 14 kWh | $4.06 | $121.80 | $1,481.90 |
| 15 hours | 15 kWh | $4.35 | $130.50 | $1,587.75 |
| 16 hours | 16 kWh | $4.64 | $139.20 | $1,693.60 |
| 17 hours | 17 kWh | $4.93 | $147.90 | $1,799.45 |
| 18 hours | 18 kWh | $5.22 | $156.60 | $1,905.30 |
| 19 hours | 19 kWh | $5.51 | $165.30 | $2,011.15 |
| 20 hours | 20 kWh | $5.80 | $174.00 | $2,117.00 |
| 21 hours | 21 kWh | $6.09 | $182.70 | $2,222.85 |
| 22 hours | 22 kWh | $6.38 | $191.40 | $2,328.70 |
| 23 hours | 23 kWh | $6.67 | $200.10 | $2,434.55 |
| 24 hours | 24 kWh | $6.96 | $208.80 | $2,540.40 |
How we worked it out
- Energy per hour: 1,000 W ÷ 1,000 = 1 kWh
- Cost per hour: 1 kWh × $0.29 = $0.29
- Cost per day: × 3 hours = $0.87
- Month and year: × 30 days = $26.10, × 365 days = $317.55
Rhode Island electricity prices
Rhode Island pays about $0.29 per kWh, which is 66% higher than the US average of $0.175. The same bread maker would cost $15.75 a month at the national average.
What it costs in different places
Same 1,000-watt bread maker, 3 hours a day. Only the local electricity rate changes.
| Place | Rate per kWh | Cost per month |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $0.175 | $15.75 |
| California | $0.32 | $28.80 |
| Texas | $0.155 | $13.95 |
| New York | $0.25 | $22.50 |
| Florida | $0.155 | $13.95 |
| Illinois | $0.17 | $15.30 |
| Pennsylvania | $0.18 | $16.20 |
| Ohio | $0.17 | $15.30 |
| Washington | $0.115 | $10.35 |
About bread maker running costs
Bread makers run a motor and heating element over a multi-hour cycle. The heating element dominates electricity use.
Typical sizes: 450 W, 600 W, 800 W, 1,000 W.
How to spend less: Use the correct loaf size and avoid leaving the keep-warm mode on.
What this estimate assumes
- The appliance draws its full stated wattage the whole time it is on. Real units with a thermostat cycle off and cost less.
- Wattage is the typical label value, not a measured value. Check the label on your own appliance.
- The rate is an approximate residential average in Rhode Island. Your bill may include fixed fees, tiers or time-of-use pricing. Edit the rate above.
- A month is 30 days and a year is 365 days.